Check “Document Checklist” too see what documents are required to submit.

Required documents:

Language test

Medical exams

Proof of financial stability to support oneself and / or family in Canada

Valid job offers from a Canadian employer

Valid passports

Police certificates

(if your passport expires within six months from when you apply we highly suggest renewing it.)

These above documents will support your online Express Entry profile.

If you are applying under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (will be indicated on your invitation letter) or were awarded points for your international education you need an Educational Credential Assessment.

You must have a medical exam before you apply – including you family members regardless if they are joining you.

If your health is a risk for Canada’s public safety or health, or would require too much demand on social or health services in Canada, it will not be approved.

When the medical exam is completed, you will be provided with an international printout sheet and a IMM 1018B Upfront Medical Report Form- you must submit a copy on your online application. Please complete yourmedical exam when you get your invitation to apply.

When immigrating to Canada, you and any members of the family who are 18 and over must providepolice certificates. For police records from the country you currently live in, it must have been issued within the last six months. If you need one from the country you have lived in the past, it must have been issued the last time you resided in that country, even if it has expired, include it in the application and you will be informed you if you need a new one.

If you have a criminal record, there is a chance you will not be allowed to stay or enter Canada.

Please scan your original police certificates in colour.

If you are unable to receive a police certificate in time, there are two options:

Decline the invitation to apply – and depending on the score you have a chance to apply again.

In a very rare case – they may accept a letter proving that you made the best effort in receivinga police certificate on time.

In order to prove this you must have:

a confirmation receipt

a payment receipt

a delivery notice

a tracking number

Fees:

Processing fee:

These fees must be paid through a debit or credit card. There are no refunds.

The Right of Permanent Fee:

You will need to pay this fee of $490.00/person if the application is approved and before they issue any permanent resident documents – there is no fee for dependent children.The earlier this fee is paid earlier the better – as it may speed up the process.

If however you withdraw your application or it is denied, it will be refunded.